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Ontario is Proposing Legislation to Create a Presumption that PTSD in First Responders is Work-Related

Today, the Ontario Ministry of Labour announced that the Ontario government intends to introduce legislation creating a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosed in first responders is work-related, with the aim being to streamline access to WSIB benefits and other treatments. The legislation would also require employers to implement PTSD prevention plans in the workplace.

For more information, the Ministry of Labour's news release can be accessed here.

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